Pangio shelfordii (Loche de Borneo)

It is an lengthening fish, of black, green, gray and white color. It is a not very imposing fish and very close to the Kuhli.

The Pangio Shelfordii is a fish belonging to the Cobitidae family, also known as fish-cuffs or flashes. It is a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, more precisely hydrographic basins from India and Bangladesh. It measures on average between 5 and 8 cm in length and has a slim and elongated body, covered with smooth and transparent skin.

The Pangio Shelfordii is a gregarious and peaceful fish that likes to live in a group with other fish from its species. It tends to hide in the crevices and cavities of the rocks and branches of trees immersed in the water. The pangio Shelfordii is a nightfish and it likes to feed on small insects, larvae and plankton that it finds in the water.

The pangio shelfordii has a general dark brown color, with small brown spots spread over the whole body. The fins are transparent and their edges are bordered by small scales. The pangio Shelfordii also has a caudal booster in the shape of a sail which allows it to maneuver with agility in water.

The Pangio Shelfordii is a fish much appreciated by aquarophilia enthusiasts because of its beauty and its tranquility. It is relatively easy to keep in captivity, provided that it provides an environment suitable for its needs. It needs a spacious and well planted aquarium, with shaded and hidden places where it can rest and protect itself from predators. The pangio shelfordii also needs quality water, with a slightly acidic pH and a temperature between 22 and 26 degrees Celsius.

We cannot distinguish males from females.

Still unknown to date.